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Chennai may be out, decision on fourth team of playoff will be taken today


New Delhi. The names of the three teams that will reach the playoffs of the Indian Premier League 2024 have been decided. Now only 1 place is left for which there will be a fight between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The paths are open for both the teams, so the decision on who will get the last ticket will come after today’s match. Chennai team can also be out of the race if the equation suits RCB.

So far this season, the performance of current champion Chennai Super Kings has been average. After playing 13 matches, the team has won 7 and faced 6 defeats. Everyone is waiting for the decision on which team will reach the playoffs. Virat Kohli’s team, which seemed to be out of the playoff race after losing six consecutive matches, has made a tremendous comeback. By registering wins in the last 5 matches, she not only kept her hopes alive but has now become a threat to Chennai.

Three teams got playoff tickets
Kolkata Knight Riders became the first team to make it to the playoffs of the Indian Premier League this season. After this, the ticket of Rajasthan Royals was confirmed with the defeat of Delhi Capitals by Lucknow Super Giants. At the same time, after rain washed out the match against Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad also managed to reach the playoffs by taking 1 point. Now everyone’s eyes are fixed on the last team.

Chennai may be out
It is a do or die fight for the defending champion Chennai Super Kings team with Royal Challengers Bangalore. If the team loses by 18 runs or more here then it will be out. While chasing the target, even if RCB wins in 18.1 overs, Chennai team will be eliminated. If Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s team wins, it will be able to directly qualify for the next round with 16 points.

first published : May 18, 2024, 06:48 IST

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